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Become a Public Relations Specialist

Public relations (PR) specialists are the connection between organizations, news media, and the public. They play a critical role in helping shape public perception, and communicating a company’s brand. Learn the essential skills you need to become an effective public relations specialist.
Learn foundational public relations skills.
Understand the role marketing plays in PR.
Master the art of storytelling.
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12 Hours of expert-created video tutorials
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Public Relations Foundations with Deirdre Breakenridge

2h 10m • COURSE
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Public Relations Foundations: Media Training with Deirdre Breakenridge

1h 25m • COURSE
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Marketing Communications with Deirdre Breakenridge

1h 40m • COURSE
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Crisis Communication with Laura Bergells

1h 2m • COURSE
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Writing a Press Release with Andrea Holland

41m 3s • COURSE
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Learn Social Media Monitoring with Martin Waxman

34m 47s • COURSE
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Branding Foundations with Drew Boyd

1h 26m • COURSE
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Advanced Branding with Brad Batesole

1h 10m • COURSE
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Repairing Your Reputation with Lida Citroën

30m 26s • COURSE
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Shane Snow on Storytelling with Shane Snow

1h 13m • COURSE

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